May 30, 2024 Why many U.S. companies are teaching workers English Non-English speakers in the U.S. today earn 40% less than workers who already speak the language proficiently. BY Kimo Kippen Last year, the so-called Great Resignation came to an end as quit rates returned to pre-pandemic levels. But this return to the status quo has … Continue reading Why many U.S. companies are teaching workers English
May 29, 2024 Junior tech workers can’t find jobs. Here’s why one coding boot camp hit the brakes Launch Academy cofounder and CEO Dan Pickett talks about his decision to pause the coding boot camp, and what it means for the tech industry. BY Joe Berkowitz Back in 2012, “learn to code” was an optimistic mantra. … Continue reading Junior tech workers can’t find jobs. Here’s why one coding boot camp hit the brakes
May 10, 2024 Film and TV art crews are facing an unemployment crisis. Here’s what it’s like for workers The Art Directors Guild just suspended its Production Design Initiative program due to high unemployment. For some workers, it confirmed what they already knew. BY Joe Berkowitz The Art Directors Guild (ADG) recently sent an email to … Continue reading Film and TV art crews are facing an unemployment crisis. Here’s what it’s like for workers
May 23, 2024 Why it’s a big mistake to hire tech workers who show no sign of this The failure to look for this trait directly impacts the ability to best serve a multigenerational workforce and customer base, this tech leader writes. BY Jen Brown The tech sector has a growing skills gap, but it’s not … Continue reading Why it’s a big mistake to hire tech workers who show no sign of this
May 08, 2024 This new ‘decarceration index’ ranks companies that avoid prison contracts and hire formerly incarcerated workers FreeCap Financial worked with investment index company BITA to create FreeIn, which ranks companies committed to fair hiring practices, among other efforts. BY Ellie Stevens For the past decade, large institutions and even cities have been eliminating their … Continue reading This new ‘decarceration index’ ranks companies that avoid prison contracts and hire formerly incarcerated workers
May 06, 2024 Surprisingly, these burned-out workers don’t fear AI—they welcome it A new survey from Canva reveals teachers aren’t mad about AI—in fact, they’re hoping the technology can offer them some relief. BY Sarah Bregel There are plenty of legitimate fears about AI taking over the world. But you know who isn’t so worried? Teachers. … Continue reading Surprisingly, these burned-out workers don’t fear AI—they welcome it
May 03, 2024 Jobs report shows falling unemployment rate for Black workers Unemployment rates were low in April, and the unemployment gap between white and Black workers is narrowing. BY Pavithra Mohan One of the most notable findings from the jobs report released this morning is that job creation has finally slowed down, with employers adding … Continue reading Jobs report shows falling unemployment rate for Black workers
May 01, 2024 What is ‘shift shock?’ And how does it impact workers? Three out of four workers say they have experienced shift shock. Here are some strategies to help prevent it. BY Aytekin Tank For business owners, social media has become a valuable resource for understanding employee challenges in today’s fast-changing economy. When I started … Continue reading What is ‘shift shock?’ And how does it impact workers?
May 01, 2024 The new generation of workers is ‘Gen Global’ Here’s what Gen Global wants from employers—and how employers can attract global talent. BY Nicole Sahin “Gen Global” has entered the chat—and the workforce. Gen Global is a new generation of workers that wants growth opportunities, diverse experiences, workplace flexibility and independence associated with global … Continue reading The new generation of workers is ‘Gen Global’
April 24, 2024 Overtime pay eligibility has been extended for millions more salaried workers, thanks to new Biden ruling The eligibility cap for salaried employees will go up to $58,656 in 2025. BY Associated Press The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in … Continue reading Overtime pay eligibility has been extended for millions more salaried workers, thanks to new Biden ruling
